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Check out this month's parenting tip on helping kids with their emotions. Classes start August 5th!

Emotional Flat Tire | Parent Arizona And Counseling Services

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Giving Kids the Opportunity to Succeed | Parent Arizona and Counseling Services When a parent is strong enough to provide a child with opportunities to succeed, and then allow their child to miss out on those opportunities, it gives the

This week's Enforceable Statement...

"Would you like to wear your shoes (or other clothing item) or carry them?"

Weekly Enforceable Statement:

"I’ll be glad to discuss this when respect is shown."

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The Difference Between Helping and Enabling | Parent Arizona and Counseling Services As parents, we love our kids and are willing to make sacrifices for them, but can our sacrifices ever send the wrong message to our kids? The answer is yes! We

Weekly Enforceable Statement:

"I turn on the TV when there are no toys on the floor."

No begging required. ;)

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8 Ways to Break Through Teenage Walls | Parent Arizona and Counseling Services When repairing relationships and getting past teenage walls parents may find it beneficial to look past the fear of rejection and the notion that relationships

It is okay to give your kids some responsibility, especially when it is their mess to clean up. Every member should have a set of responsibilities and be encouraged to complete them with a positive attitude. After all, you are all part of the same family sharing the same roof over your head. Having trouble convincing them chores can be fun? Give them a choice...

Weekly Enforceable Statement:

"Are you going to clean the garage or mow the lawn this week?"

Get outside and enjoy this beautiful weather!

Weekly Enforceable Statement:

"Feel free to go outside after you have put on your shoes."

Children love to have choices and feel like they have some control. Always give them 2 choices (both of which you are okay with them choosing) and let them make the decision.

This week's enforceable statement:

"Do you want to leave now or in 5 minutes?"

How do you feel about making your child take turns? Is it fair to make them share before they are done playing with a toy? How would you feel if someone commanded you to hand over your phone, etc. immediately before your game was over just because someone else wanted it?

We still want to teach our children to share. It may be helpful to preface playtime by laying out simple guidelines to teach them to share while respecting their imagination and playtime as well.

This weeks enforceable statement:
"You may play with that toy as long as you take turns."